January 20 - 24, 2025

THIS WEEK

Monday, January 20 – Day 4

  • Dungeons and Dragons @ Lunch 
  • Frozen Rehearsal After School
  • Grade 7,8,9 wrestling at 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Sr. Boys V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Sr.Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm

Tuesday, January 21 – Day 5

  • Full School Assembly at 10 am - Guest Speaker Taylor McPherson
  • Grade 8 Envoe Ski Trip to Nakiska 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • SALTs meeting at Lunch 
  • Culinary Club - Grade 8/9 at 4-6 pm - Black Forest Cake - Please bring Chocolate Cake mix box
  • Jr.Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Jr.Boys V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm 

Wednesday, January 22 - Day 6

  • Fun Lunch - A& W 
  • French Club @ Lunch 
  • Grade 7,8,9 wrestling at 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Sr. Boys V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Jr.Boys V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm

Thursday, January 23 – Day 7

  • Grade 9 Centennial Tour at 9:30-12 pm 
  • Dungeons and Dragons @ Lunch 
  • Sr.Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
  • Jr.Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm 

Friday, January 24 – Day A

Upcoming Dates

  • January 27: Report Cards Available to view in PowerSchool
  • January 28: MidSun School Council Meeting Learning Commons 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • January 28: Semester 2 Starts
  • January 31: Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students

From Our Main Office


Grade 9 High School Tour – January 23

To help prepare our Grade 9 students for high school, Centennial High School is hosting a tour on Thursday, January 23, 2025. All students, regardless of their designated high school, are expected to attend. Buses will depart at 9:20 a.m., and students will participate in an orientation and activities before returning to MidSun at 11:45 a.m.. Please complete and return the Acknowledgement of Risk form that was sent home last week with students by Monday, January 20. For more information, contact Natalie Norcross at 403-777-6430 (ext. 0) or nenorcross@cbe.ab.ca 

Changes to Report Card Comments 2024 -25  

On Monday, January 27, Report Cards will be available to parents to view in PowerSchool. This year, report card comments will follow a new format to ensure clarity, conciseness, and consistency when communicating student progress. Comments will now be presented in bullet points, highlighting:

  • 2-3 areas of strength
  • 1-2 areas for growth

This structured approach makes it easier for families to understand their child's progress and next steps in learning. 

An example of the NEW comment format for Math may look like : 

Area(s) of Strength:  Betty has demonstrated a developing understanding of patterns. This was shown during our community walk where Sally was able to recognize examples of growing patterns on a tree stump. Betty has demonstrated a well-developed understanding of geometric attributes. This was evident when they turned and flipped the position of a 2-D shape which resulted in the creation of a piece of art. 

Area(s) for Growth:  Betty continues to develop an understanding of place value. A next step in learning is to represent numbers in a variety of ways, such as through base ten blocks, which will help in understanding addition and subtraction.  Additional information on Betty’s understanding and application of concepts related to addition and subtraction are available in the Individual Program Plan (IPP). Betty’s learning has been scaffolded and modified. Please refer to the IPP for further information on progress and next steps.

Learn How to Access Report Cards, Attendance Information and M​ore 

Families can view, download or print online report cards for kindergarten to Grade 12 students on Monday, January 27 until May 30​, 2025 through MyCBE.

Within MyCBE, families can also view student information, comments from your child’s teacher, assignments and grades and attendance information. 

How is My Child Doing in School?

Report cards summarize and communicate student achievement at a point in time. In addition to the report card, schools communicate with parents/guardians about student progress on an ongoing basis in a variety of ways.
Learn more about assessment and reporting, including resources on How is My Child Doing in School?​​

Need Help?

Check out these videos for more information on how to log in and navigate MyCBE, especially if you have more than one child attending a CBE school:

School Registration 2025 -25 School Year  

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is NOW OPEN for parents / legal guardians / independent students as of January 13, 2025. School Registration is an important part of our MidSun School planning process for 2025-26 School Year.

If your child is NEW to the CBE please register at the link. Information for School 2025 -26 School Registration can be found here at this LINK 

Invitation to CyberSafe Presentation by Calgary Police YouthLink - January 23 at Chaparral School

MidSun School community has been invited to a CyberSafe Presentation hosted by Calgary City Police - YouthLink on January 23, 2025 at Chaparral School

This informative session is open to anyone interested in learning more about online safety; however, please note that the content is not suitable for younger audiences. Feel free to share the event details with others who may be interested.

To help us prepare, we kindly ask attendees to RSVP at the following link: CyberSafeCHAPARRAL.eventbrite.ca 

Time to Restock: Our students are running low on some of their school supply basics. Please check in with your child to see if they have what they need to replenish their pens, pencils, erasers etc.

What Do School Lunch Fees Cover at MidSun School?

We have received some questions in our main office about whether all parents are required to pay lunch fees and how these fees are used to support lunch activities for students.

At the October 2024 School Council meeting, we shared details about how lunch fees are allocated. These fees help cover the cost of items used during the lunch hour, such as band-aids, ice packs, lunchroom tables, sports equipment, club supplies, and more.

Thank you for your continued support in creating a positive lunchtime experience for all students!

Outstanding Fees
Please check your student’s MyCBE account to ensure all outstanding fees are paid.

Demographic Forms are OVERDUE. If you have NOT yet completed your child’s demographic forms for 2024-25. Please Log-in to MyCBE​ and complete the forms Online.  This is very important for our office to have the most accurate information that is up to date.

Athletic Teams


If your student is/was part of a MidSun athletic team (soccer, basketball or wrestling) please make sure your fees are paid. At this time we have a number of unpaid team fees, so please double check your school account.  Here is the link:   https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/

Athletics

Volleyball teams for junior and senior teams are now complete. Thank you to all the students who tried out for our teams! If you have any further questions, please contact Jen Purslow at:  jmpurslow@cbe.ab.ca
To access the most current dates and times for all athletic team games and practices, click on this link:  https://midsun.cbc.ab.ca/athletics

School Clubs 

Culinary Club

Please pay your fees on PowerSchool as soon as possible. If you have any questions please email Ms. Luelo at dlluelo@cbe.ab.ca

Please remember to provide containers as per session description as they will not be provided.

Upcoming Culinary Club:

Date

Activity

What to Bring

Grade 8/9

Tuesday January 21

4-6 pm

 

Black Forest Cake

Chocolate cake mix box
(Please see Ms. Luelo regarding Lunchtime
baking of cakes so they have time to cool
before assembly after school.)

Grade 7

Tuesday February 11

4-6 pm

Valentines Heart Sugar Cookies

Container to transport – suggest a baking sheet as cookies will be iced.

Grade 8/9

Thursday February 27th

4-5:30 pm

Italian or Pizza Casserole

9x13” Baking casserole or glass dish – final bake at home.

 

Grade 7

Tuesday March 11

4-6 pm

Creamsicle Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

Muffin Tin

Grade 8/9

Wednesday March 12

4-5:30 pm

Butter Tarts

Muffin Tin – Oven Mitts


Drama Games Club
Not in Drama this semester? Love Drama games?
Join Drama Games Club every Day 1 for all of lunch in the Drama room.

From School Council

Our next School Council Meeting is on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Learning Commons. All parents are welcome to attend our monthly meetings. This is a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other parents to make a positive impact on the education and experience of our students.

Please see a copy of the minutes from our 2024-25 meetings HERE for your review. 

Why Attend School Council Meetings?

  • Have a Voice: Share your ideas and feedback to help shape the future of our school.
  • Be Involved: Participate in important decisions and initiatives that affect our students, staff, and community.
  • Support Our Students: Your insights and involvement help create a better learning environment for all children.

How to Get Involved: We meet once a month and welcome parents with all levels of experience. Whether you're new to MidSun School or have been a part of our community for years, your contribution is valuable!

Please contact us at MidSunSchoolCouncil@gmail.com  for more information or simply attend our meetings to share and participate in growing our community and opportunities for students. 


Fun Lunch
All proceeds go towards supporting the school and students. Please order through www.healthyhunger.ca
Place orders by the Friday before the scheduled day.  Order several days at once to avoid multiple administration fees. 

 Fun Lunch Calendar

  • January 22      A&W
  • February 5       Subway
  • February 19     Mia Pasta
  • March 5            Papa Johns
  • March 6            Kernels
  • March 19         Subway
  • April 2               Extreme Pita
  • April 16            Fresh Slice
  • April 30            Subway
  • May 14             Coco Brooks
  • May 28             Subway
  • June 11            A&W


Alberta Health Services

Visit the AHS Community Education Service website to register for their free community programs. Topics include managing stress, bullying, peer-pressure, managing anxiety, grief and loss, brain science, addiction, birth control and sexuality, domestic violence.

  • Upcoming Programs: Updates for January will be Posted Upon Receipt of Information

 

Helpful Reminders

  • Printable versions of our School Calendar and Day Rotation can be found on our school website.
  • Does your child require an Epipen? For students who require access to medical supplies at school (i.e. epipen), please submit a Student Health Plan​ as soon as possible to midsun@cbe.ab.ca 
  • Absent or Leaving Early? Please email midsun@cbe.ab.ca  to let us know if your child will be away, late, or needs to leave early for any reason.
  • Home for Lunch? MidSun School is a closed campus and students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without prior parent consent.
    If your child lives close enough to the school to go home for lunch, please email midsun@cbe.ab.ca that your child will be leaving for lunch. Students must check out at the office when they leave.
  • Staying for Lunch? Delivery Food Orders for students such as “Skip the Dishes, Door Dash, etc.” are not permitted at MidSun. Please do not send these orders to the school. Our main office will not accept delivery.
  • Please note that students need to provide their own utensils at lunch, as the school does not have a budget for this.

 

New Families to MidSun School and Parent Information - Please click here to view our September 2024 Information for Parents for our school protocols and helpful links for MidSun School